Former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to change the name of the Indian cricket team from “Team India” to “Team Bharat”. He believes that the name “Bharat” is more appropriate and reflects the country’s rich history and culture. Sehwag made the suggestion in a tweet on Tuesday, saying that “it’s high time we officially reinstate our original name, ‘Bharat'”. He also pointed out that other countries, such as the Netherlands and Myanmar, have reverted to their original names in recent years. I have always believed a name should be one…
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The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has imposed a travel ban on former Sri Lanka cricketer Sachithra Senanayake, who is under investigation for match-fixing allegations. The court order was issued on August 14, 2023, after the Sports Corruption Investigation Unit (SCIU) filed a complaint against Senanayake. The SCIU alleges that Senanayake contacted two cricketers during the inaugural edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) in 2020, via telephone from Dubai, to fix matches. Senanayake has denied the allegations and is currently out on bail. The travel ban will remain in effect until the investigation is completed. If found guilty of match-fixing,…
Pakistan fast bowler Haris Rauf has become the most wicket-taker in the Asia Cup 2023, with 9 wickets in 3 matches. He is followed by his compatriots Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah, who have 7 wickets each. Taskin Ahmed of Bangladesh and Matheesha Pathirana of Sri Lanka have also taken 5 wickets each. Rauf has been in impressive form in the tournament, taking wickets at an average of 15.56 and an economy rate of 4.71. He has been particularly effective in the death overs, where he has picked up 5 wickets at an average of 12.60. The 23-year-old’s performance has…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will release 400,000 more tickets for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 from 8:00 PM IST on September 8. The tickets will be available for purchase on the BCCI’s official website and through authorized ticketing partners. The World Cup will be held in India from October 7 to November 23, 2023. It will be the 13th edition of the tournament and the second time that India has hosted it. The matches will be played at 10 venues across nine cities. The tickets for the first phase of sales were sold out…
In a sensational turn of events, Shubman Gill, the young cricket prodigy, has catapulted to the coveted No. 3 spot in the latest ICC Men’s ODI rankings. His outstanding performance in the ongoing Asia Cup 2023 has earned him this remarkable feat. During a crucial must-win clash against Nepal, Shubman Gill showcased his batting prowess by smashing an unbeaten 67 runs. This stellar performance not only secured a vital victory for India but also propelled Gill to a career-high third place in the ODI batter rankings, where he now boasts an impressive 750 rating points. However, it’s worth noting that…
Afghanistan’s star cricketer, Rashid Khan, took to social media to share an emotional post following his team’s agonizing two-run loss to Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup 2023. The match, played on Tuesday, September 5, left Afghanistan on the brink of qualifying for the Super Four stage but fell just short. “In sport, there are many ups and downs. You learn, grow and come back stronger. Thank you for always supporting us,” Rashid Khan wrote on X (formerly Twitter). This heartfelt message underscores the roller-coaster nature of sports and the resilience it instills in athletes. The contest, which went down…
Quinton de Kock announced Retirement: South African cricket sensation Quinton de Kock has announced his retirement from international cricket following the conclusion of the ICC Men’s World Cup 2023. The dynamic wicket-keeper batsman, known for his explosive batting and exceptional glovework behind the stumps, has been a stalwart for the Proteas. De Kock’s decision, while saddening for fans, reflects the toll of the rigorous international cricket schedule. His contributions to South African cricket, spanning all formats, are indelible. As he bids adieu, cricket enthusiasts worldwide will fondly remember the thrilling innings and spectacular catches that Quinton de Kock brought to…
India’s Squad for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Announced India’s Squad for ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 Announced: In an eagerly anticipated announcement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the formidable Indian squad for the upcoming 2023 Cricket World Cup. The selection committee, led by former Indian cricketer Ajit Agarkar, has left no stone unturned in putting together a balanced and formidable team capable of conquering cricket’s most prestigious tournament. The squad is a mix of experience and youth, with several players who have already established themselves in the international arena, as well as…
Jasprit Bumrah Blessed With Baby Boy, Shares Joy on Instagram [City, Date] – Indian cricket sensation Jasprit Bumrah and his wife, Sanjana Ganesan, are celebrating a momentous occasion as they recently welcomed their first child, a baby boy. The cricket star took to Instagram to share the heartwarming news with his fans and followers, spreading joy across social media. In a heartwarming post on his Instagram account, Bumrah shared a picture of himself cradling his newborn son in his arms. The beaming father captioned the photo with a heartfelt message, saying, “We are thrilled to announce the arrival of our…
Pakistan has announced their playing eleven ahead of their clash against their Archrival India, the match will be played in Pallekele, Sri Lanka on Saturday 2nd September 2023, by 3 PM IST. Pakistan has not made any changes in their playing eleven since the game against Nepal, Pakistan is at the top of the table with 1 win. From India’s side, KL Rahul will miss the match as the head coach Rahul Dravid earlier announced the Wicketkeeper-batter will miss two matches. BCCI wrote on their official X (formerly known as Twitter): UPDATE KL Rahul is progressing really well but will…
In a disappointing turn of events, the highly anticipated Asia Cup cricket match between arch-rivals India and Pakistan is on the brink of cancellation due to adverse weather conditions in Dubai. Cricket enthusiasts from both nations had been eagerly awaiting this high-stakes clash, but Mother Nature seems to have other plans. Meteorological reports suggest that an unusual weather pattern has settled over the United Arab Emirates, bringing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms to the region. These unforeseen weather conditions have raised concerns among tournament organizers and cricket fans alike, casting a cloud of uncertainty over the scheduled encounter. Dubai, which was…
Indian Skipper Rohit Sharma has opened up and shared his feelings after he was dropped from the Indian Squad of the 2011 CWC, The 36-year-old said “I was really disappointed on not being part of the WC squad, I was sad and sitting in my room and didn’t know what to do next” Yuvraj Singh helped me and encouraged me and said, “There is no way that you won’t play for India or not get a chance to play in the World Cup”. Rohit had posted on X (formerly Twitter) after being dropped from the squad: “Really, really disappointed on…
Former Indian Cricketer and legend Sunil Gavaskar shared his view on Rohit Sharma’s Captaincy and said the upcoming Asia Cup and the World Cup will be the most important for Rohit’s Captaincy and if he is able to lead his team to victory then it will be the greatest achievement for him being as captain and he will be remembered for it. Sunil Gavaskar Said: “At the end of the day you are judged by the number of trophies you have won, the number of wins you have. Winning these two tournaments will make him one of India’s greatest skippers,” Gavaskar…
Former Skipper and Indian batsman Virat Kohli recalls the glorious World Cup winning moment and said he probably didn’t Understand the magnitude of it back then as he was 23 years old but now he understands those moments due to India’s past 12 years of World Cup drought. The right-hand batsman said he now understands the emotions of the 2011 squad as some of them had played many World Cups and at last had won it, “It was just brilliant. And that night (after the WC win) in itself was something magical,” Virat Kohli Said: “My career highlight is obviously…
The Afghanistan Cricket Board on Sunday announced their 17-member squad for the upcoming ACC Men’s Asia Cup. The team will play under the leadership of Hashmatullah Shahidi. Afghanistan will play their first match against Bangladesh on 3rd September in Lahore, Pakistan. Karim Janat, Najibullah Zadran and Sharafuddin Ashraf have come out of the injury and have been added to the squad. Naveen-Ul-Haq has been dropped from the Squad. ACB on Official Website: Mohammad Saleem Safi and Abdul Rahman, two fast bowlers, who were part of Afghanistan’s recent home ODI series against Pakistan, have retained their spots in the lineup, but…
Australian All-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the squad for the South African tour, The 34-year-old has suffered an ankle Injury during the training ahead of Australia’s T20I series against South Africa on Wednesday. The all-rounder is to return home for the birth of his first child. He now joins the likes of Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, Cameron Green and David Warner as key white-ball players who will miss at least the T20 leg of the tour. As quoted by Cricket Australia. Matthew Wade will replace Glenn Maxwell for the South African tour. Australia…
Ahead of the Asia Cup championship former Pakistan Captain Wasim Akram has opened up and said we know the importance of India vs Pakistan but we cannot look down the other teams like Sri Lanka who are the defending champions and also Bangladesh. Wasim Akram said(quoted as saying by Indian Express): “India versus Pakistan is very important, we know about so much support (teams get), so many eyeballs, so many people (following). But other teams are also here to play so you cannot minus Sri Lanka or Bangladesh,” Akram said, as quoted by PTI. Wasim Akram also said India is trying to make their…